News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

This e-newsletter is brought to you by Chairman's Circle member:

*This advertisement is sponsored by Healthy Fusion.

Chamber Connection

Heritage Exteriors

ADVERTISE IN THE E-NEWSLETTER

One top banner ad is available every week in the Chamber e-newsletter. Reach 1,500 people for just $125! Ads are on a first come, first served basis, and are also available in the body of the e-news for $100. Partner level members and up receive one complimentary e-news insert per year. Please email jtanner@willmarareachamber.com to reserve your space.

Are Your Health Insurance Renewal Rates Going Up?

ChamberHealth is a collection of health insurance products from trusted partners like Medica and UnitedHealthcare designed to give small and mid-sized employers access to high-quality, affordable health insurance for their employees. View the on-demand webinar linked below to learn how to leverage your Chamber membership by accessing ChamberHealth to maximize cost savings while delivering unparalleled employee benefits, creating a win-win scenario for both your business and your workforce. Elevate your insurance experience with ChamberHealth, available through any broker.

Benefits may include:

• More than 5% lower premiums

• Features and benefits for small to mid-sized businesses typically available only to large companies

• Access to local doctors, hospitals and other providers

• Providing an employee benefit to attract and retain top workers

Learn More

On Demand Webinar

New Member Welcome

Jacked Up Coffee Co

Jacked Up Coffee Express

Super 8 Celebrates 20 Years

Congratulations to Dave Baker, Sue Steinert, and Angie Janssen of Super 8 of Willmar on 20 years of membership with the Chamber! Centrally located on Highway 23 and Route 71, with proximity to restaurants and shopping, Super 8 offers guests the space and comfort to relax and recharge while away from home. Super 8 looks forward expanding their lobby to continuously improve their guest experience. Also pictured are Chamber Diplomats Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz), Jon Schmidt (DataSuccess), Christina Williams (R&J Tours), Suzanne Hass (Allstate), Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Shelly Bormann (Goodwill Seals), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), and Chamber President Ken Warner.

Super 8 of Willmar

Business Education Network

BEN and the Willmar High School welcomed Bethesda at the high school on October 4th. The students had a chance to spin the wheel for prizes while learning more about career opportunities at Bethesda.

Zero Hour is the first hour on Wednesdays at Willmar High School. This time is scheduled every other week for students to catch up on tests or missing work. Those that do not have work to catch up on are in the commons area until classes start at 9am. This gives us the opportunity to showcase all the fantastic businesses right here in the Willmar Lakes Area. If you would like the opportunity to connect with the Willmar High School students, please reach out to Jennifer Lindquist-the program coordinator for BEN-at BENCoordinator@willmarareachamber.com to schedule your date to attend.

Employment Law Update

Workforce Community Conversation

neXt Educational

RSVP

Community Education: DEI Panel

Join us to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the challenges and opportunities it presents for businesses. Panelists include: Shay Marlowe, Diversity Recruiter for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Fadumo Hussein, owner of FAJ Language Services, Pablo Obregon, Director of Community Growth for the City of Willmar, Mickell Maloyd, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager for Woodland Centers, and Abdirizak Mahboub, owner of West Central Interpreting Services.

RSVP

Chamber Community Job Board

Hiring? Don't forget to login to ChamberMaster to post your openings on the Chamber Job Board! Job postings will be shared weekly in the e-newsletter that reaches 1,500 people as well as on the Chamber website. Please contact the Chamber if you have any questions.